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    Architect - - Birmingham, United Kingdom - City of Birmingham

    City of Birmingham
    City of Birmingham Birmingham, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

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    TARGET CLOSE DATE

    12/31/2024

    Note: This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System.

    Grade 28

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    The City of Birmingham is looking for a well-qualified, motivated Architect to produce advanced professional architectural work in the design and development of buildings and facilities for the Architecture Division of the Planning, Engineering, and Permitting Department. Learn more about Birmingham, the position, and the tremendous benefits of being a part of the City of Birmingham team below.

    About Birmingham

    Adorning the name "The Magic City," Birmingham, Alabama is a vibrant place of outstanding communities and unlimited potential. Consisting of a population of over 200,000 and serving as the central hub of a metropolitan area of over 1.1 million, the Birmingham is the largest city and the economic center of the State of Alabama.

    Birmingham offers an array of advantages that make it a perfect place to start or grow your career. Today's Birmingham serves as an economic, cultural, and societal leader for the Southeast. It is home to world-class universities and medical research facilities and professionals, a critically - acclaimed culinary arts scene bursting with eclectic restaurants, a thriving arts community, a diverse range of local music venues and events, national and international sports and athletic competitions, and a progressive business climate with a strong entrepreneurial spirt and a devotion to social justice. Sitting in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Birmingham also provides an abundance of natural and scenic wonders, beautiful parks, hiking and biking trails, and mild weather to complement virtually any lifestyle or adventure. Birmingham provides these amenities, along with a robust, diverse and inclusive lifestyle, all while remaining as one of the most affordable cities to live in the nation.

    A Career with the City of Birmingham

    With the motto of Putting People First, the City of Birmingham works to ensure employees and the citizens of Birmingham are the number one priority. Employment with the City provides an opportunity to work in an environment that fosters a culture of teamwork and community, supports equity and justice, promotes employee growth and development, and encourages individualism, while also emphasizing accountability to fellow coworkers and the community. Putting People First also means that, as an employer, the City of Birmingham strives to provide and maintain a highly competitive compensation structure, excellent health and medical benefits, and a strong and secure retirement and pension plan, along with other employee wellness benefits and programs. Working with the City of Birmingham provides not only the opportunity for a productive and secure career, but also a career that provides meaning and the opportunity to truly make a difference.

    About the Position

    The Architect position is an individual contributor that works independently under the supervision of a Chief Architect. Architects may direct the work of employees; however, they do not directly supervise. Architects are expected to apply architectural principles and techniques in the planning, design, development, and construction of City buildings and facilities. They are responsible for signing and sealing plans, obtaining permits for construction, and reviewing plans and specifications submitted by consultants and contractors for compliance with architectural regulations and codes. Individuals in this position are required to furnish technical advice to administrative superiors in the development and negotiation of plans and specifications for building and facilities construction. They are expected to use independent judgement, determining the best approach to achieve results that comply to project objectives, as well as professional standards and regulations. Their work is subject to review by the Chief Architect or other managers for adherence to established norms and project guidelines.

    Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary range: $64,043 - $99,361(starting salary is commensurate with education and experience)
  • Flexible work arrangements including remote/telework options for up to two days per week and alternative work schedules (e.g., four 10-hour days). Such flexible work arrangements must be approved by the Department Director.
  • A City-sponsored pension retirement plan. The City of Birmingham provides a Tier 3 a "defined benefit" plan where employee retirement payments are computed using a formula that considers several factors, such as length of employment and salary history.
  • Excellent medical insurance with employee monthly contribution as low as $32.50/month
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Behavioral health plan
  • Group Term Life & AD&D Insurance, Voluntary Term Life & AD&D, Whole Life Insurance, and Short-term Disability options
  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Generous holiday schedule
  • Membership and admission benefits for City attractions such as the Birmingham Zoo, Birmingham Museum of Art, Southern Museum of Flight, and more.

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    To be considered qualified for the position, a candidate must possess the following minimum qualifications:

  • Driver's license.
  • Licensed as an Architect in the state of Alabama OR Certified through the National Council for Architecture Registration Boards (NCARB) that would lead to licensure in Alabama within six weeks.
  • Experience in all phases of architecture project delivery (e.g., initial client contact, programming, schematic design, design development, construction documents, bid/award, contract administration, project closeout).

    • The ideal candidate will possess many of the following qualifications:

  • National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (i.e., NCARB) certified.
  • Incident Command System (i.e., ICS) certified.

    • Typical Architect job duties include, but are not necessarily limited to:

  • Performs professional architectural functions including designing, remodeling/ renovating by applying architectural principles and practices to projects of varying complexity in order to ensure the viability and sustainability of the city facilities and related projects.
  • Oversees projects carried out by professionals including consultants, engineers, surveyors, and contractors in order to maximize the efficiency of each project and ensure that development meets the necessary standards.
  • Works with consultants to define, review and specify the requirements for new construction and remodeling projects, building maintenance, building security, electrical and mechanical systems, landscaping, life safety, space utilization, and long-range facilities planning.
  • Performs administrative duties including planning, contract administration and assisting in budget development, and writing various reports.
  • Directs activities of employees engaged in preparing drawings and specification documents and reviews and evaluates the work of professional and technical staff in the Architectural Division.
  • Examines and approves or rejects preliminary designs and finished drawings, plans, specifications, and estimates.
  • Draws rough and detailed scale plans for foundations, buildings and structures, based on preliminary concepts, sketches, engineering calculations, specification sheets and other data.

    • SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS

    Persons requiring special conditions to accommodate a disability when completing the application should contact the Personnel Board at , Option 1, prior to the target close date.

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